by joncook | Jul 17, 2015 | Purpose
Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. – John Watson Part of intentional living pushes the spotlight off your life and highlights the value of others. The quote from John Watson has changed my perspective. We often don’t know even a fraction...
by joncook | Jun 29, 2015 | Dreaming, Entrepreneur, Purpose
You will never have work-life balance. It’s just not going to happen, and that’s a very good thing. In fact, the very concept of striving for a work-life balance implies that there’s already an imbalance. There is an inordinate amount of pressure for...
by joncook | Jun 26, 2015 | Dreaming, Entrepreneur, Purpose
Chasing your dreams takes work. Lots and lots and lots of work. Many people have a declining work ethic, if one at all. Before you make any assumptions though, this isn’t a Millennial problem; it’s a people problem.(PayScale) Add in even more people who do...
by joncook | Jun 21, 2015 | Dreaming, New Week New You, Purpose
What if the hare had the tortoise’s determination? In the fable of the tortoise and the hare, the hare had plenty of speed, but it was the tortoise who won because he didn’t stop. When people try to connect this story to real-life application, it’s...
by joncook | Jun 19, 2015 | Dreaming, Purpose
Do you have the guts to launch your dreams? Chasing your dreams is a process. You start with defining your dreams: what you want to do with your future. The next step is planning your dreams: put S.M.A.R.T. goals with specific details and deadlines to your hopes and...
by joncook | Jun 18, 2015 | Dreaming, Purpose
“You should never share your goals and dreams.” This is the advice many people believe and even promote: dream-sharing should be outlawed. Really?! That seems ridiculous. Sharing your goals and dreams can open incredible doors of opportunity and...
